This regime welcomed Chad Pennington and Jason Ferguson - two aging players similar to you - with open arms because those individuals are “their guys.” You on the other hand have clearly not entered their crew.

Truth is, I don’t think you ever will. Truth is, you’re just too much of a personality for Parcells. You have too much pull on the community for his liking. Too much power, and in his world there can only be one alpha dog. Never mind your play, or age, the Trifecta has NEVER liked the fact you have just as much power and influence over this fan base, and they never will.

That’s the reason you’re in this situation right now despite humbling yourself last season. Ego is the reason the Dolphins have told you to wait on the scraps they MIGHT throw your way after the draft. Ego is the reason you might be forced to sign with the Jets, a team you hate.

You’re like a bandage stuck to the Trifecta’s wound. They know they have to get rid of you sooner or later. All that’s left to decide is whether you do it fast or slow, and how much of a scar will be left behind?